Bus from Castletown (Isle of Man) to Port Saint Mary
8 direct routes · 19–46 min · first bus 06:58, last bus 23:33 (weekdays); night service N1 runs at 00:46.
Next buses to Port Saint Mary as of 13:24
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Castletown, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12a | Bus Vannin | ~19 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 06:58 | 18:41 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Gansey |
| 1 | Bus Vannin | ~38 min | 10 | Sat 9 · Sun 2 | 09:01 | 19:01 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Balladoole, Ballabeg, Colby, Rushen, Ballafesson, Rushen & 1 more |
| 12 | Bus Vannin | ~33 min | 7 | Sat 8 · Sun 6 | 07:57 | 23:33 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Balladoole, Ballabeg, Colby, Rushen, Ballafesson, Rushen & 1 more |
| 2a | Bus Vannin | ~19 min | 5 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:16 | 22:07 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Gansey |
| 8s | Bus Vannin | ~30 min | 3 | Sat 8 · Sun 4 | 09:38 | 13:38 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Port Erin |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 1a, 2, N1
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Bus Vannin | ~19 min | 2 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 08:08 | 18:06 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Gansey |
| 2 | Bus Vannin | ~46 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 7 | 18:21 | 18:21 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Balladoole, Ballabeg, Colby, Rushen, Ballafesson, Rushen & 1 more |
| N1 | Bus Vannin | ~28 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 00:46 | 00:46 | Castletown, Railway Station, southbound | Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel | Balladoole, Ballabeg, Colby, Rushen, Ballafesson, Rushen & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castletown on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 12a bus, 1 bus, 12 bus, 2a bus, 8s bus, 1a bus, 2 bus or N1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Castletown to Port Saint Mary?
8 routes run directly from Castletown to Port Saint Mary: the 12a (Bus Vannin), the 1 (Bus Vannin), the 12 (Bus Vannin), the 2a (Bus Vannin), the 8s (Bus Vannin), the 1a (Bus Vannin), the 2 (Bus Vannin), the N1 (Bus Vannin). The most frequent is the 12a, 12 times each weekday — board at Castletown, Railway Station, southbound and get off at Port St Mary Harbour, Albert Hotel, about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Castletown to Port Saint Mary?
Between 19 minutes on the 12a and 46 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gansey on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Castletown to Port Saint Mary?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:58 and the last around 23:33 — and night service N1 runs at 00:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castletown to Port Saint Mary?
Fares on this journey are set by Bus Vannin — the England fare cap doesn't apply on the Isle of Man. Check Bus Vannin's website for current fares and day tickets.